Zach Braff

Zach Braff

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Zach Braff is the Emmy-nominated TV and film actor who played Dr. John "J.D." Dorian on Scrubs. He has been a member of the main cast for all 9 seasons. He has also directed several episodes and was an executive producer for the ninth season.

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Born on April 6th, 1975 in South Orange, New Jersey, Zach Braff has been interested in acting his entire life. At age 11, Braff could be found at a renowned children's acting camp called Stagedoor Manor. His breakthrough on TV was playing a surrogate love interest on HBO's The Baby-Sitter's Club. After attracting the attention of a well-connected talent scout, Braff acted for an unsold pilot, alongside Gwyneth Paltrow. By 1993, he was known for his first big role, as the teenaged son of Woody Allen and Diane Keaton in Manhattan Murder Mystery.

Zach then attended Northwestern University, rather than making an immediate transition to a full-time career. While at Northwestern, Braff wrote and directed several short films. In 2000 Braff auditioned for Scrubs; which became his breakout role. His Scrubs success helped Braff write, direct, and star in Garden State and The Last Kiss. Zach is also known for the role of Chicken Little.

In 2011, Zach wrote a play All New People which premiered in New York City on June 28. In April 2013 he announced he was writing another movie entitled Wish I Was Here and it attempting to raise $2,000,000 via Kickstarter. The film was funded and filmed in 2013 and premiered in January 2014 at Sundance to generally favorable review. It was released in theaters July 2014.